Marketing & Communications Assistant - Canada

1 month ago

Orillia, Canada Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District Full time

**MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT - CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM**

**Responsible to**: Executive Director & Fundraising & Community Development Coordinator

**FUNCTION**:
We are looking for an energetic and positive person, with a strong commitment to our mission. This individual, reporting to the Executive Director, will be responsible for assisting the Fundraising & Development Coordinator with the day-to-day marketing and communications support with a specific focus on events. As the Marketing and Communications Assistant you will be the voice of Big Brothers and Sisters of Orillia and District and a brand champion.

We are looking for a strong writer and copy editor to support the creation of fresh content for our social media, website and for event materials. You will nurture and engage with our community, create fresh dialogue, deepen relationships, and ultimately grow our reach.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**This position is responsible for assisting the Fundraising & Development** **Coordinator** **with**:

- Creating content for social media channels, blog and website
- Coordinating and supporting event staff with marketing and sponsorship package sales
- Fulfilling all marketing, communication and promotion aspects of signature events
- Development and implementing of an annual marketing and communications plan with the fundraising team for BBBSOD including social media strategy.
- Collecting, capturing and archiving impact stories to share for fundraising and volunteer recruitment
- Writing and distributing compelling press releases, PSAs, ad copy, and media invitations, and story pitches
- Supporting production of graphic, photo, and video content to brand standards
- Supporting website content revisions and updates
- Proofreading content and make changes where necessary
- other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**:

- Area of study in Business / Marketing, Media Studies or Communications, Fundraising, Event Planning, or related field.
- Sales and Marketing: 1 year
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent writing skills, strong verbal/communication skills, and a talent for storytelling and copywriting
- Knowledge of digital technologies, platforms, and services (specifically WordPress, Hootsuite Google Adwords, and CRM)
- Knowledge of Google analytics an asset
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, within budget, with mínimal supervision
- Great interpersonal skills, organized, self-starter, motivated, and a team player
- Full of awesome ideas and eager to implement them
- Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
- Web design experience at entry level or higher (HTML, CSS, PHP) considered an asset
- Video production and editing skills considered an asset

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Submit or agree to a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and adequate liability insurance or have ongoing access to a vehicle and driver, must be able to provide own transportation to special events
- An ability to work flexible hours

**This position is available through funding from Canada Summer Jobs (The Government of Canada) and as such applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible**:

- be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
- be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and
- be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Thank you in advance for you interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

**Salary**: From $15.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Orillia, ON L3V 1T4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-07-03

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